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Monday, July 21, 2014

A Picture Book a Day for a Year: Day 93

Picture Book: Roberto Clemente: Pride of
the Pittsburgh Pirates

Author: Jonah
Winter

Illustrator: Raul
Colon

Summary: Baseball
hero, Roberto Clemente, was a Puerto Rican boy who made it to the Major Leagues
despite the poverty of his childhood and the racism he encountered in
professional baseball. Known for his fast feet, skilled moves, and 3000 hits,
he was nicknamed “The Great One.” Along with his baseball success, he was notorious
for his charitable work, especially work which benefited his home island. Sadly, in 1972 Roberto
Clemente died in a plane crash at the height of his baseball career while on a
humanitarian flight to Central America to help victims of an earthquake. The Great One was
the first Latino to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hanna’s Comments: Modern children need to hear about sports heroes like Roberto
Clemente, who worked tirelessly and gave much because of his love for baseball and fellow human beings. His legacy remains and is a great tool for inspiring future
generations to be generous with their time, money, and talents. Be sure to read
the Author’s Note in the back.

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